Sangrur, Dec. 15 -- Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday said that uranium contamination in the state's groundwater is a long-standing issue, and his government is taking it up with the Centre and the Jal Shakti minister.

He added that he had raised the matter at the northern zonal council, highlighting that Punjab's groundwater is in poor condition and the upper layer of rivers is black. He also noted the lack of financial support from the Centre, despite multiple inspection teams visiting the state.

A recent report by the Central Ground Water Board's (CGWB) Annual Groundwater Quality Report 2025 revealed that Punjab has the highest uranium concentration in groundwater in the country.

CM Mann made the statement after casting ...